Whittier Place
12315 Burgess Ave, Whittier, CA 90604
4.77
(22 reviews)
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Reviews of Whittier Place in Whittier, California
Leticia
5
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September 28, 2023
My mother has moved into Whittier Place. It's clean and very well taken care of. It's homey, it smells very nice, and it's roomy. The people are very attentive. They have several activities. They have games, entertainment, and exercise. They offer off campus events where they take them to places.
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Jeannette
5
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August 11, 2023
Whittier Place was very clean and very beautiful. It's got beautiful gardens and beautiful accommodations. The staff gave me a tour of the memory care. They were very, very knowledgeable. They have crafts, yoga, and different activities. The dining room was beautiful. They also have a TV room that's very clean and very nice. Another thing was I don't have to make appointments to go see my sister if I place her there and people can go visit her. It's open 24 hours. So, that's a plus because sometimes you'd make an appointment and it's hard to get there. So, you're able to go there when you can. I'm in love with that place.
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Alan Gomes
5
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July 24, 2023
(Written 7.24.23) My 95 year old father has been in assisted living at Whittier Place since April of 2018. We have had a good experience there overall, but especially lately. Coming out of the COVID restrictions, they are now able to put more emphasis on a greater number and variety of activities for the residents. In the last several months they hired a truly outstanding Activities Director, and have given her a new and much-needed assistant. Recent activities include interactive music performances, exercise classes, games, and a variety of regular social events, which are so important for keeping the residents happy, sharp, and active. After a dry season during and after COVID, this is a welcome improvement. They are also looking at reviving some off-site events by transporting interested residents on outings in their bus, such as to a local farmer’s market. I’m looking forward to seeing this happen, and I believe it will under the new Activities Director. I am also very pleased with the other support staff, including the medical personnel and also the various receptionists and caregivers. These people truly take a personal interest in my dad, and this goes a long way toward his happiness there. They are also very friendly toward me and my family and really have a heart for service. The med people in particular have been most supportive and communicate well any concerns that come up with my father. At his age he has had his share of problems, and they are right on it, always keeping me in the loop. They also interface very well with his outside Nurse Practitioner and do a great job of coordinating his care with her. Josh, the new Executive Director, is really trying to up the game by making strategic improvements and seeking an enhanced experience for the residents and their families. I see good things ahead for Whittier Place under this new Director. He is also putting forward a strong effort to build a solid team, and the morale among the staff, from where I stand, looks better than it ever has been. This will be critical for retaining the excellent staff they have. This is sometimes difficult and challenging work, and I appreciate all that they do.
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Dolores
4
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March 29, 2022
My mom is in Whittier Place in Whittier. It's assisted living and memory care. She's in their assisted living. What she likes best is the facility's ambiance. It's modern-looking and very updated all the time. She likes the white walls, and the setting is lovely. Because of Covid, they had a little dip due to lack of staffing; but now they're coming up to par, and things are running smoothly and efficiently. I would have to say that at this point because things are running smoothly, they've been excellent. It's just that the condition of my mother changed, and her memory loss is not getting better. They have memory care there, but we weren't quite happy when we did see it. I would need to review, go back there again, and see what it's like. We're maintaining my mother in their assisted living with help coming in for her. The hospice comes in and showers her two days of the week. The activities were good, but she's a recluse and trying to get her out of her room is very difficult. The food has always been an issue because most of the 90-year-olds there wear dentures, and they don't have implants. So unfortunately, they struggle with the amount and texture of their food. If you get a sandwich, it's a hunk of bread, so it's hard to chew or bite on it. The meat could be a little tender too. Sometimes they do work on it, sometimes they don't. I've tried their food. Sometimes I like it, but my mom doesn't. You can't always gear it or customize it. Whatever they serve, that's what's been given. They don't have very many options. Finally, they're on board these last two weeks on activities. During the COVID, it was absolutely zilch. Now that things have opened up because COVID has left, I had to give them that kind of credit for it. For the active ones, they have bingo. It used to be a lot more active, like they had exercise programs every morning, music two or three times a week, galas, and stuff. Now they're just barely starting back in, and it's very minimal. The activities are usually in the afternoon from 1:30 to 5:30. There are no morning activities like they used to have. My mom has a lovely room. It looks out to the patio. They upkeep it well, and she likes it. I think their pricing is reasonable. I haven't ventured the amount for memory care yet, but in assisted living it's been OK.
Sherri
5
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June 21, 2021
I liked Whittier Place. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. It appeared to be a smaller community. It didn't feel huge like the others. What I didn't like was they have this point system of how they determine what the price is gonna be for care (i.e., so many points for a bath, so many points for taking her to the dining room). With my mom, they have to evaluate the points. They can't evaluate the points until after you committed to them that you're gonna go there. They would say the rent's gonna be $2,500 a month and the points depend on what you're mom actually needs. They couldn't tell me that upfront, partly because my mom is very unstable. She had to rely on them for everything, but they couldn't tell me if that's gonna be an extra $500 or an extra $5,000 a month. We looked at that place for my mom two years ago. We had a meal there, and it was good. I was fine with the place. It's just I couldn't get pricing out of them. Their amenities were not as plentiful as the others, and they didn't really show us the activities on the tour. The staff was relatively new, and didn't know everything that she should've known in my opinion. It was still OK. I remember asking her, "Can you have a coffee pot or a rice cooker in the room?" She said she didn't know. She was nice, but she was the one that really had trouble trying to give me a price. She said, "We're switching our plans, and we're using a point system." She said, "We just had somebody who just moved in and their price is..." I thought I can't base it on what somebody else is paying because they could be in a totally different situation than my mom.
Carrie
5
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March 23, 2019
Whittier Place was awesome. I loved it. The rooms were very nice, and they were really good with us. The residents were doing some exercises in their wheelchairs, and the staff was very kind and helpful. They had a library, a very nice outside room, a TV room, a main room, and a room where they eat that's cafe style. It had very nice decor and looked very friendly.
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Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$3,050
Starting Price
Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$3,950
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Whittier Place in Whittier, California
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- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We offer a month-to-month rental
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: No
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Whittier Place in Whittier, California
Whittier Place is an assisted living facility conveniently located near the Miranda West Shopping Center off Imperial Highway in Whittier, California. Family members praise the community for its attentive staff and clean, bright living spaces. Residents choose from studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, with companion suite options. Guests say the staff works hard to keep residents active and engaged, and on-site amenities include a garden, computer room and library. Residents enjoy the activities available, such as games, church services, stories and arts and crafts. Guests and residents praise the excellent food that is served daily.
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